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  Ping, Sinisi ang 'Sports Politics' sa Pagkakatanggal kay Obiena sa World Indoor Championships Marso 13, 2022 -  Isang nawalang oportunidad dahil sa "sports politics." Ito ang pagsasalarawan ni Senador Ping Lacson sa pagkakatanggal sa international pole vaulter na si Ernest John "EJ" Obiena mula sa World Indoor Championships. "EJ Obiena: a case of missed opportunity because of sports politics. Sayang," ani Lacson  sa kanyang Twitter post nitong Linggo . Nagmula ang insidente na ito sa hindi pag endorso sa kanya ng Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA), na kanyang nakaalitan kamakailan. "Unacceptable! We just threw away a golden opportunity to showcase our world-class talent - all because we cannot get our acts together," giit ni Lacson. "I am sure we Filipinos can accept losing in a fair competition. What we cannot accept is being denied the opportunity to compete in the first place," dagdag ng senador. Inih...

  Lacson: Suspend Fuel Excise Tax Now March 13, 2022 -   With fuel prices expected to shoot up yet again, threatening to further raise the cost of living, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson called for the immediate suspension of excise taxes on fuel products even on a temporary basis until such time that the international price of oil stabilizes to a manageable level. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, said this will provide the much-needed breathing space not just to motorists but also to virtually all sectors affected by the upward trend in fuel prices. But he also stressed that in the meantime, the government must draw up long-term solutions to the crisis, including the use of renewable energy. "Another round of price hikes in fuel is expected this week and this time, the increases are unprecedented. The Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) reference price for refined petroleum products and other oil price indices have already reached leve...

  Lacson: Vigilance, Preparedness Needed in North Korea Situation March 13, 2022 -  Aside from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Philippine government will have to be "vigilant and prepared" over the situation in North Korea, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson said over the weekend. Lacson cited continued reports of recent aggressive behavior from North Korea, including the firing of a suspected ballistic missile days before presidential elections in South Korea. "We need to watch this carefully, this is very close to us and quite unpredictable," said Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security. He cited reports over the past weeks where North Korea has tested missiles twice. While North Korea claimed its tests last Feb. 26 and March 4 were connected to a new reconnaissance satellite program, the United States said analysis indicates it may be testing an ICBM. A statement from the  US Indo-Pacific Command  said the "...